Adolescent Development

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to complete the paragraph about adolescent development and sexual maturity. is when adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of . During this time, physical and emotional changes occur and are influenced by the system, which releases hormones into the bloodstream.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: Puberty; Selection 2: reproduction; Selection 3: endocrine

Question 2

Which statements describe the endocrine system? Check all that apply.

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It helps regulate mood.; It helps regulate reproductive processes.; It helps regulate growth and development.; It secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

Question 3

Which statement best summarizes the importance of nutrition for adolescents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Adolescents require more nutrition during puberty to support bone and muscle growth.

Question 4

According to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All teens are capable of abstinence.; A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.; Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.; Abstinence includes not touching another person’s genitals.

Question 5

Which consequences of sexual activity is abstinence 100% effective in preventing? Check all that apply.unplanned pregnancysexually transmitted diseasessexual feelingstransmission of HIV or AIDSsecretion of hormones

Revolt · Accepted Answer

unplanned pregnancy; sexually transmitted diseases; transmission of HIV or AIDS

Question 6

Which refusal and avoidance actions are appropriate for someone who intends to remain abstinent? Check all that apply.After talking about their decision to remain abstinent, the couple agrees to sexual activity that does not involve intercourse.Marco signed an abstinence agreement with his parents, but lately he has been attending parties at friends’ homes where parents aren’t around and there are alcohol and drugs.Before going on a first date, Jose sets boundaries by discussing his decision to remain abstinent with his date.In an effort to prevent a potentially unsafe situation, Mia decides not to attend parties if drinking is involved and she doesn’t know most of the people.Because Harmon is known for having sex with past girlfriends, Angela decides it is best to not go to prom with him.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Before going on a first date, Jose sets boundaries by discussing his decision to remain abstinent with his date.; In an effort to prevent a potentially unsafe situation, Mia decides not to attend parties if drinking is involved and she doesn’t know most of the people.; Because Harmon is known for having sex with past girlfriends, Angela decides it is best to not go to prom with him.

Question 7

Which statement best explains the long-term consequence a young woman may experience as a result of sexual activity as a teen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Young women may not be able to conceive children as a result of contracting an STD as a teen.

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